Obituaries

Royal R. Jones, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was born in Woodville, MS. to the late Lawrence T. Jones, Sr. and Orlor Jones on February 28, 1952. He was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School and is a former employee of RTA, Triple E. Trucking, RRJ Trucking and EXCELTH Family Health Care. Roy...

Brayon Terrance Smith Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday May 5, 2018 at the age of 26. The Homegoing Celebration commemorating his life will be held on Friday May 18, 2018 at 10:00am at Reaping The Harvest Full Gospel Church, 5123 Daulphine St. N.O. La. 70119.  Visitation will be held at 9:00am until the hour of service. He leaves...

Guy Paul Minor Jr., known to most as “Bebop” entered into eternal rest at Passages Hospice on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the age of 70. The Homegoing Celebration commemorating his life will be held on Saturday May 19, 2018 at 10:00am at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave. N.O. La 70116. Visitation will be held from 8:30am...

Joerell “Joe Black” Berryhill entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the age of 33. He was a loving and devoted father, son, brother and friend. He was a Life Long resident of Marrero, La. The Homegoing Celebration commemorating his life will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church,...

Shelia Wilkerson Gipson, age 66, passed away on Sunday may 6, 2018. The Home-going Celebration commemorating her life will be held on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 10:00am at New Macedonia B. C., 8308 Sheldon St., Metairie, La. with Bishop Percy McCray, Officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9am until the hour of service. Interment: Providence Memorial Park. She Leaves to...

Gregory M. Darensburg, Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home on April 30, 2018 at the age of 62. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Vanessa Darensburg, three daughters; Okisha, Shenit, Latina and one son; Gregory Darensburg, Jr.  Also left to cherish his memory is his mother, Doris Darensburg, two brothers; Mark and Paul Darensburg, two sisters, Marion Narcisse...

Mr. Frank Weber Sr. was born into life on October 4, 1933 and took his wings on April 20, 2018. He was one of 4 sons born to the late Mr. Herman Weber and Mrs. Batelia Collins Weber. He is preceded in life by two brothers, the late Robert Weber and his wife Rose Weber, and Herbert Weber. He leaves...

Milton May departed this life into eternal rest on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was a loving and devoted husband to the late Betty J. May. Milton was born on May 9, 1934 to the late Ossie and Ethel McCray-May. In his early years, Milton was a bible educator, but later developed a passion for truck driving. Milton drove trucks...

Clara Mae Cryer was born on April 7, 1950 and went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2018. Clara was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Caretha Cryer; her brother Mr. Dennis Lee (Martha); her sister Mrs. Carrie Hagan; and her sister-in-law Mrs. Denise Kemp Cryer. Clara leaves to cherish her memory in...

Myrtis Holmes Maclies passed away peacefully on Monday March 26, 2018 at the age of 93 years old.  She leaves behind two loving sons; Samuel Maclies Jr. (Mary) and Charlies Maclies (Roxanne) of Houston, TX. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren; Louis, Ulanza Holmes, Chenits Holmes Banks, Samuel Maclies III, Natoshia Maclies-Joseph, LaDonna Maclies Jeanmarie, and Tamara Maclies.

Myrtis was preceded...

Floyd Jerome Williams, age 64, also known as Ronnie, passed away peacefully at his residence in Heber Springs, Arkansas on March 19, 2018. Floyd was a native of New Orleans, LA. He is survived by 7 children, Rochanda Rogers, Karen Wells, Floyd Morgan, Floyd Wells, Fred Wells and Kennith Wells, 18 grandchildren, one sister Elois Williams-Bell of Wichita, Kansas, a...

Willie J Allen  was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Willie was and an avid cook and love share his dishes with family and friend’s he will truly be missed in the kitchen.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Service, Friday,...

Irma Donald Coleman, a New Orleans native, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 78.  Irma Lee was born July 7, 1939, to the late Wilford Donald and Hazel Jackson Donald in Pine Grove Louisiana., where she received her education in the public school system. She moved to New Orleans...

Otis T. Scott entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his home. He was 66 years old.  Beloved husband of Betty Jo McKinney-Scott, Loving father of Isreal Scott (Colleen) of New York, Isaiah Scott of New Orleans, Chuntzie Carter of Hammond, LA, Yonika Ammons-Ransom of Jackson, MS and Jessica Poindexter of Hammond, LA. Six grandchildren, loving brother...

Jamar Lester Robinson departed this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 26. He was born on May 14, 1991 to the parents of Judy Robinson and James Martin, Sr. Memories of Jamar will be cherished by his son, Marley Lester Robinson, companion, Ricshonda Nathan, mother, Judy Robinson, father, James Martin, Sr. (Glenda), sisters, Eugencia Green (Troy,...

Limmie Vassar was called to her final resting place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 69. She leaves to mourn, one daughter, Wanda Fay Vassar, son, Dexter Lewis Vassar, daughter-in-law Felecia Vassar, 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters, Naomi Tatum and Gladys Vassar, Jefferson,La; Carrie Vassar and Edwina Caldwell of Champaign, IL; 2 brother-in-laws and a host of nieces,...

Byron Jackson, 21, died February 13, 2018 at University Medical Center. Byron was affectionately known as “Big Baby” to his family and close friends. He was a 2015 graduate of McDonald 35 High School then enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans. Bryon received God into his life at an early age. He was baptized at Reaping the Harvest International...

Ersel “Papa” Bogan, Sr., age 89, transitioned to his Eternal Home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was born on July 31, 1928, to the late Alexander & Gertrude Cannon Bogan in Florence, MS. He later moved to New Orleans where he resided for the past 68 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Ella “Mama” Bogan, and his children...

Lubertha Nelson Craig of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Daughter of the late Van and Vera Nelson. Devoted wife of 52 years to the late James A. Craig. Mother of James Craig (Lisa), Donald Craig (Kim), Iris Broussard, Sandra Dillon (Paul), Joseph Craig (Mattie) and the late Kenneth Craig. Grandmother of 26,...

Tyris Dontrell James the beloved son of Michelle James and Milton Johnwell Jr. (Darlene) stepson of the late Rendell A. Jones Sr. Tyris departed this life on Tuesday January 30, 2018 in Metairie, Louisiana.  He was born November 16, 2000. Tyris attended Net Charter of New Orleans School. He leaves to cherish his memories brothers Tyren James, Rayshaun Davis, sisters...